Senior Security Analyst

Job Details

Description Position Title: Senior Security Analyst

Location: HOUSTON, TX

FLSA Class: EXEMPT

Responsible to: Lead Security Architect

Position Summary:

The Senior Security Analyst plays a critical role in protecting our company’s systems, data, and assets by monitoring threats, analyzing incidents, and implementing security measures. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert, providing technical guidance and helping drive improvements in our security posture.

What You’ll Do

- Threat Monitoring & Incident Response

- Monitor security alerts and events across various platforms including EDR, DLP, SIEM, and other tools.

- Lead investigations of potential security incidents and coordinate response actions per the Security Incident Response Plan.

- Perform root cause analysis and recommend remediation measures.

- Vulnerability & Risk Management

- Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing support, and threat hunting leveraging tools and industry threat intelligence.

- Partner with IT and Engineering teams to remediate findings and strengthen security controls.

- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of emerging threats and attack vectors.

- Security Operations

- Monitor daily alert activities, escalate issues, and provide guidance to key stakeholders.

- Tune detection rules, playbooks, and response workflows to improve efficiency.

- Develop and maintain security documentation, including incident response playbooks and procedures.

- Governance & Compliance Support

- Assist with internal and external assessments and audits, evidence gathering, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)

- Ensure security controls align with policies, standards, and best practices.

- Collaboration & Leadership

- Work cross-functionally with IT, Engineering, Legal, and Compliance teams.

- Mentor and coach junior security staff.

- Contribute to strategic security initiatives and roadmap planning.

Other Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

- 5+ years of experience in security analysis, SOC operations, or incident response.

- Strong knowledge of security tools (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, DLP, etc.)

- Experience with vulnerability management and risk assessment.

- Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Nice To Have

- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CEH, or Security+.

- Hands-on scripting or automation skills (Python, PowerShell, etc.).

- Experience with GRC tools and compliance frameworks.

- Background in mentoring or leading junior analysts.

VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.